Social sciences: every university, ranked
Geography at University of Victoria
BA (Bachelor of Arts) or BSc (Bachelor of Science) · Faculty of Social Sciences · Victoria campus
What average do you need for UVic Geography?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UVic works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics), Climate Science, Physical Geography and Earth and Ocean Sciences.
What courses do you need?
UVic's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English (minimum 73%)
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Optional
- Expanded Qualifications documents (optional; only if you worry your grades will not be enough)
How much does UVic Geography cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,500 first year
- Student fees
- $1,000 to $1,900 first year
- Residence and meals
- $14,600 first yearFirst year
What do social sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for British Columbia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UVic Geography lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- PsychologistAssess, diagnose and treat mental health problems. A long road to a doctorate, then good pay and real independence.$110kTypical pay6 to 11 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Social WorkerHelp people through crisis, illness, poverty and family breakdown. Meaningful and emotionally heavy.$80kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- EconomistStudy how money, prices and jobs move, then advise governments, banks and companies. Usually a master's degree.$100kTypical pay5 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- 911 DispatcherYou are the first first responder. You answer the call, keep the caller alive, and send the right help.$58kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Border Services OfficerArmed federal officers at airports and land crossings. High school or college, about 18 weeks of training on an allowance, and a federal pension.$87kTypical pay1 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Bylaw OfficerMunicipal law enforcement without a gun. Parking, noise, property standards, animals and licensing.$77kTypical pay1 to 3 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study social sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Law (SFU-Exeter)SFU, British Columbia | Mid 80s | $8,618 |
| AnthropologyUNBC, British Columbia | Minimum 65% average (English 12 plus four more Grade 12 courses) | $6,231 |
| ArchaeologySFU, British Columbia | Low 80s | $6,618 |
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economic and Political StudiesTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in EconomicsTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| Community PlanningUNBC, British Columbia | Minimum 65% average (English 12 plus four more Grade 12 courses) | $6,231 |
| International EconomicsUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $9,921 |
| Affective Science and Mental Health (BA)Ontario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- Geography at UCalgary: Average that secured an offer in Fall 2025, most Arts programs: 79%
- Geography (BA) at Carleton: 75%
- Geography at Guelph: 75-80%
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (Ontario)
- Tuition: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (UVic tuition fee estimator; its data comes from uvic.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) (uvic.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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